Laurita Martial Arts Academy, Litchfield Park, Avondale, Buckeye, Surprise, Glendale, Tolleson, Arizona's #1 Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Haidong Gumdo School for Kids and Adults

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Sensei James Marler has been training in Martial Arts for 15 years and has been teaching martial arts for 5 years. He has trained with Sabumnim Jason Pursley, Sabumnim Matt Helms, Master Jeong Woo Kim, Tashi Price, Ajarn Nop, Sabumnim Joseph Pounder and Master Jerry Laurita.

Ranks:
  • Muay Thai - Black Belt Instructor
  • Karate - 4th Degree Black Belt
  • Tae Kwon Do - 3rd Degree Black Belt
  • Haidong Gumdo - 1st Degree Black Belt
  • Weapons Expert - Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Kama, Sai, Oar, Tonfa, Escrima

Achievements:
  • Silver Medal - 2009 Haidong Gumdo US Open Championships
  • Bronze Medal - 2006 Harris Tournament of Champions (Black Belt Forms)
  • Bronze Medal - 2002 Mid Missouri Karate Classic Tournament (Sparring)
  • Silver Medal - 2002 Mid Missouri Karate Classic (Forms)
  • Former Boys Gymnastics Coach (Parkland Gymnastics)

Hobbies:
  • Training and Teaching Martial Arts
  • Brick Breaking
  • Watch Movies
  • Gymnastics
  • Reading